WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- President Biden issued the following proclamation on Aug. 31, 2021, honoring National Wilderness Month: * * * America's public lands and waters, awe-inspiring landscapes, and cultural sites reflect a deep and abiding connection to our natural heritage. Our lands and waters are rich with diverse plant and animal life, and we are privileged to be able to enjoy irreplaceable national treasures that amaze us, inspire us, fill us with pride, support our lives and livelihoods,  more